From what is publicly available, "Starting 5" focuses heavily on identity and representation themes, sometimes at the expense of deeper character exploration. Merits and personality development appear secondary to messaging and symbolism, with identity factors heavily highlighted. The narrative appears purpose-built to send a message, rather than to tell a compelling story first.

The show seemingly puts modern perspectives on masculinity, family, and community front and center, often reinterpreting traditional values to fit a very contemporary mold. Classic pillars such as family and traditional roles are mostly backgrounded or subverted in favor of new ideological priorities.

There's little, if any, sincere representation of dissenting or traditional views. The storytelling makes it seem like only one set of modern values exists, and alternative viewpoints are largely sidelined, if not outright ignored or gently mocked.